Find coaches from Elgin, IL, US to Rockford, IL

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Next departures from Elgin to Rockford on 16 September
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Shell Station
East Side Transfer CenterCheapestFastest
FlixBus
Shell Station
East Side Transfer CenterNo tags

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Bus Elgin, IL, US to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$18
Average bus trip duration45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:30
Distance46 miles
Latest bus departure14:55

Elgin to Rockford Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Elgin, IL, US - Rockford, IL

  1. How far is Rockford from Elgin by coach?

    The distance between Elgin and Rockford by coach is approximately 35 miles (56 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Elgin to Rockford without a car?

    You can travel to Rockford from Elgin by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
13/09
US$11
14/09
US$11
Today
US$9
16/09
US$9
17/09
US$9
18/09
US$9
19/09
US$10
20/09
US$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Elgin, IL, US to Rockford, IL was searched and found on 16 Sept 2025 with a price of US$9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Elgin, IL, US to Rockford, IL as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$11 for a bus ticket from Elgin, IL, US to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9, which is on 2025-09-16.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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